Where to Go Wine Tasting in Oregon: Summer 2020

Looking to go wine tasting in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley wine country this summer? Here's a list of some of my favorite Oregon wineries that are open for business, with tasting room guidelines, hours, reservation info, and more.

Remember wine tasting? When we'd meet up with friends and taste through a flight of wines with some cheese and charcuterie?

It feels like it's been so long since we've done this, but Oregon wineries are slowly opening back up for visitors - just in time for nicer summer weather in the Willamette Valley!

Willamette Valley Wineries that are open for business

We all know that the last few months have been anything but normal.

Normally, I go wine tasting about once a week - either at a Portland-area restaurant or wine bar or at a winery near me. Since March 13, 2020, I've been hunkered down at home with my family, like most of you. Thank goodness for wine deliveries from Hazelfern Cellars, Bells Up Winery, and Wine.com, and curbside pick-ups from Sokol Blosser Winery and Ponzi Vineyards. And for Zoom happy hours!

But now wineries are slowly starting to open up their tasting rooms again. I picked up a club shipment + a wine order at Sokol Blosser winery the other day and was happy to see the safety measures put in place. Not only are Willamette Valley wineries keeping customer safety top of mind, but I noticed all of the guests wore masks too.

I know you are all itching to get back out there. And, I know Oregon wineries are excited to have you back.

Here's a Summer 2020 Wine Tasting Guide to some of the Willamette Valley wineries that are open to visitors.

Please note that reservations are required at most places, and each winery has its own guidelines that you must adhere to. For most tasting rooms that are open during Phase 1:

• They must ensure that there is at least 6 feet between parties.
• Wineries clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces between guest visits.
• Most wineries will have hand sanitizer available for guests to use.
• Winery staff will wear masks, and most wineries request or require guests wear masks when moving about the tasting room; most wineries do not require guests to wear masks while seated.

Please be respectful of each winery's individual guidelines, as outlined below and on their own websites. They are put in place to keep everyone safe and to ensure an enjoyable tasting experience!

Summer 2020 Wine Tasting Guide

Please note that this is updated whenever I receive new info from relevant wineries that I think you would enjoy visiting. I have either visited these tasting rooms and/or personally tried their wines. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all Oregon wineries in the Willamette Valley.

Be sure to check directly with the wineries before visiting for any updates.

Archery Summit

What I love about Archery Summit: they make beautiful, classic Oregon Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both pair deliciously with my Citrus Herb Roast Chicken!

Archery Summit
18599 NE Archery Summit Rd
Dayton, OR 97114

Wine Tasting Cost: $30 tasting fee per person (complimentary for club members)
Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Reservations: exploretock.com/allorovineyard

• Reservations required
• Tastings available Thursday - Sunday
• Parties not to exceed 6 people
• Guests must wear a facial covering when not seated and practice social distancing. Tables are spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart.
• Guests are asked to provide contact tracing information and to reschedule if you have recently been exposed to COVID-19 or are exhibiting symptoms.
• Staff sanitizes surfaces regularly throughout the day and hand sanitizer is available to guests.

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Wine may be ordered in advance and picked up by appointment. Reserve a time online to pick up your order.

For more info, visit archerysummit.com.

David Hill Winery

What I love about David Hill Winery: the history. The farmhouse that is now the tasting room was built in 1883. Charles Coury planted the first grapes on this property in 1965, just before many of Oregon's pioneer winemakers arrived. If you're wine tasting in Oregon, I hope you venture out a bit from the Dundee/Newberg/Carlton area to Forest Grove and enjoy a tasting here. It's well worth a visit!

David Hill Winery
46350 NW David Hill Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-992-8545 

Wine Tasting Cost: $18 - 24 tasting flight; waived with a purchase of 2 bottles or a wine club sign-up.
Reservations: https://www.davidhillwinery.com/

• Reservations required
• Maximum 6 people per party (including minors under age 21)
• Guests are encouraged to wear masks while entering and leaving the tasting room, or when moving about the space. Guests do not have to wear a mask during their tasting.
• At this time, no outside food or pets are allowed.
• The property is non-smoking.

For more information, visit https://www.davidhillwinery.com/

Furioso Vineyards

What I love about Furioso Vineyards: their Pinot Noirs are outstanding. Their tasting room is fairly new, and my goodness the views are incredible there!

Furioso
8415 NE Worden Hill Rd
Dundee, OR 97115

Wine Tasting Cost: $25 for a 5-wine flight, waived with a 3-bottle purchase.
Hours: Daily, 11 am to 5 pm; Weekend Seatings are at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm
Reservations: Call 844-387-4676 or email at info@FuriosoVineyards.com

• Reservations recommended
• Maximum 10 people per party (including minors under age 21)
• Guests must wear masks while up and about in the Tasting Room, except while at their table.
• No outside food allowed.

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Curbside pick-up available plus home/office delivery within 1 hour of Dundee, Oregon.

For more info, visit https://furiosovineyards.com/

Knudsen Vineyards

What I love about Knudsen Vineyards: I've been a fan of the Knudsens since drinking my first Erath and Argyle wines, both of which were made from grapes grown by the Knudsen family. Although they've been bottling their own label for a while, now Knudsen Vineyard has their own tasting room in which you can enjoy their beautiful namesake wines. The Knudsen Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir taste like true Oregon wines. They are elegant, but not fussy; well structured, beautifully balanced, food-friendly wines.

Knudsen Vineyards
9419 NE Worden Hill Rd
Dundee, OR 97115
503-580-1596

Wine Tasting Cost: Daily tasting: $25 per person, includes 4-5 wines. Lunch + hike: $55 per person.
Hours: Daily, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Reservations: Make online

• Reservations required
• Maximum 10 people per party
• Guests are asked to wear masks while mobile – while entering and leaving the tasting room, or when moving about the space. Guests do not have to wear a mask during their tasting.

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Call for details

For more info, visit https://knudsenvineyards.com/

Lange Winery

What I love about Lange Winery: their Pinot Gris! The winery is the first in the US to make a barrel-fermented Pinot Gris. Their Pinot Gris is one of our favorites year after year - it's ridiculously good. Their Pinot Noir is also a fabulous Oregon wine to enjoy.

Lange Winery
18380 NE Buena Vista Dr
Dundee, OR 97115
503 538-6476

Wine Tasting Cost: $25 deposit. Amount will be credited toward any purchase made on the day of your visit (club members receive 4 complimentary tastings)
Hours: Thu-Mon: 11am to 5pm
Reservations: exploretock.com/langewinery

• Reservations required
• Maximum 6 people per party
• Masks required to enter tasting room

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Curbside pickup available daily, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call 503-538-6476 or email shop@langewinery.com to plan your pickup.

For more info, visit langewinery.com

Lenne Estate

What I love about Lenne Estate: the setting is gorgeous and intimate. Their Pinot Noirs are exquisite, and they offer delicious cheese and charcuterie boards for purchase.

Lenne Estate
18760 NE Laughlin Road
Yamhill, OR 97148
503-956-2256

Wine Tasting Cost: $20 tasting fee per person (refunded with any 2-bottle purchase or wine club join). Other tastings and tour experiences are available; please see their website.

Hours:
Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri - Tasting appointments at 12:30, 2, and 3:30.
Saturday & Sunday, tasting appointments at 11am, 12:30, 2, and 3:30.

Reservations: call (503-956-2256) or email eric@lenneestate.com.

• Reservations required
• Their tasting flight consists of six wines: a rosé, chardonnay, and 4 pinot noirs.
• They allow outside food, and are pet-friendly.
• They have cheese & charcuterie boards available for purchase.
• Oregon currently requires face coverings to enter the tasting room, which can be removed once you are seated. 
• Lenne Estate staff will wear masks.
• Seatings will be outdoors only and social distancing is ensured between tables.
• All stations, bathrooms, and contact points are sanitized between appointments. 

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Shipping is available or you can pick up your order at the winery (order online or call to place your order).

For more info, visit https://www.lenneestate.com/.

Maysara Winery

What I love about Maysara: this is a lovely family-owned & operated wine business. They produce some of my favorite Pinot Noirs to serve when we have guests over for dinner. Their Jamsheed is a classic, but their Immigrant Pinot Noir is truly a story of strength and love in a bottle.

Maysara Winery
15765 SW Muddy Valley Rd
McMinnville, OR 97128-8551
503-843-1234

Wine Tasting Cost: see details of the current tasting room experience below
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Reservations: Call 503-843-1234 or email tastingroom@maysara.com

• Reservations required
• Maysara will be pouring glasses of wine and bottles to enjoy in the tasting room or take home, but will not be pouring traditional tasting flights at this stage of the re-opening.
• There will not be “tasting” fees, but guests will have to purchase a Maysara logo glass ($3) to take home, in order to prevent cross-contamination while at the winery
• If you have traveled outside of the country in the last 14 days, the winery asks that you please refrain from visiting.

For more info, visit https://maysara.com/.

Natalie's Estate

What I love about Natalie Estate Winery: I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon here last year, and was enchanted by how warm and welcoming their tasting room experience is. This is truly a small, family owned & operated winery, and when you visit, you feel like one of the family. If you have the time, make reservations for their delicious food + wine pairing experience.

Natalie Estate Winery
16825 NE Chehalem Drive
Newberg, Oregon 97132
503-807-5008

Wine Tasting Cost: $20 per person for the standard tasting; see their website for additional experiences available
Hours: Daily, 11 am - 5 pm
Reservations: Call 503-807-5008

• Reservations are required.
• Groups are limited to parties of 10 or less and will be served at their table.

For more information, visit nataliesestatewinery.com

Ponzi Vineyards

What I love about Ponzi: we've been club members at Ponzi since they were in their first tasting room off Scholls Ferry Road. I love that it's a true family business, with the second generation - Louisa and Maria Ponzi - now at the helm. Their tasting room is gorgeous, their wines are always reliable and well-priced, and their food offerings are always delicious.

Ponzi Vineyards
19500 Southwest Mountain Home Road
Sherwood, OR 97140
503-628-1227

Wine Tasting Cost: $20 tasting fee per person
Hours: Daily from 11 am to 5:30 pm
Reservations: https://www.exploretock.com/ponzivineyards

• Reservations required
• Parties not to exceed 6 people
• Reservations are for 90 minutes maximum to allow for proper sanitization of surfaces between groups.
• Guests are asked to wear a facial covering when not seated and practice social distancing. Tables are spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart.
• All surfaces that guests come in contact with will be sanitized regularly utilizing an EPA approved disinfectant.
• Outdoor seating is weather dependent. In the event of rain, Ponzi will attempt to move your party indoors. If they are unable to accommodate your reservation deposit will be refunded.  
• Tasting flights will be served in their entirety to minimize contact between staff and guests.
• All guests must be 21 years or order. They cannot accommodate infants.
• No pets, smoking, or outside food or beverage is allowed.
• Due to capacity restrictions, they are currently unable to accommodate industry discounts.

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Wine may be ordered in advance and picked up curbside. Local delivery is also available. Call 503-628-1227.

For more info, visit ponzivineyards.com.

Sokol Blosser Winery

What I love about Sokol Blosser: Sokol Blosser is one of a small number of Oregon wineries now being run by the second generation. They have a gorgeous tasting room, and a wide variety of wines to try outside of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their 2019 rosé is one of my favorite rosé wines of 2020!

Sokol Blosser
5000 NE Sokol Blosser Ln
Dayton, OR 97114
503 864-2282

Wine Tasting Cost: $24 per person (club members receive two complimentary tastings)
Hours: Thu-Mon: 10am to 4pm
Reservations: Call 503 864-2282 or email info@sokolblosser.com

• Reservations required
• Maximum 6 people per party
• Masks required

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Curbside service is offered every day by appointment only. Order online and then make your appointment via Tock. For delivery, 6 bottle minimum purchase + $10 delivery fee.

For more info, visit sokolblosser.com

Utopia Winery

What I love about Utopia: there is so much space here to safely social distance and enjoy vineyard views. Bring a picnic and enjoy one of their lovely Pinot Noirs. They are also one of the few wineries that stays open until 6pm!

Utopia Winery
17445 NE Ribbon Ridge Road
Newberg, Oregon 97132
503-687-1671
info@utopiawine.com

Wine Tasting Cost: $20 tasting fee per person (non-members)

Hours: Daily 11am - 6pm

Reservations: online at https://www.utopiawine.com/visit-us#reservations, email info@utopiawine.com, or call 503-687-1671

• Reservations recommended (parties of more than 6 people should make reservations in advance)
• All wine flights are pre-poured upon your appointment time, prior to seating.
• Utopia staff will wear a face covering at all times.
• Tables, chairs & glassware are sanitized prior to guest arrival and between seatings.
• Frequently touched surfaces are sanitized throughout the day.
• Hand sanitizer stations are readily available.
• Tables are spaced a minimum of 6-10ft apart.
• Face coverings are available for guests upon request and highly encouraged.
• They have provided suggested social distancing markers and suggested traffic patterns. 

Curbside Pick-Up & Shipping Info: Shipping is available or you can pick up your order at the winery (order online or call to place your order).

For more info, visit https://www.utopiawine.com/

White Rose Cellars

What I love about White Rose Estate: in addition to producing some of the best Pinot Noir in the valley, I love the intimate tasting room. It feels like a wine cave, and you step outside to gorgeous vineyard views. Fun surprise: they also have an amazing espresso bar in the tasting room!

White Rose Estate
6250 NE Hilltop Lane
Dayton, OR 97114

Wine Tasting Cost: $25/person
Hours: Tastings are available daily at 11:00, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:00.

• Call 503-864-2328 or email tastingroom@whiteroseestate.com to book a tasting. Reservations are required.
• Groups up to 10 people can be accommodated.
• Tastings are scheduled for approximately one hour per group in order to allow enough time to properly sanitize in-between groups.

For more info, visit https://whiteroseestate.com/

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• Winery name, address, phone number, website
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• The maximum number of people per party.
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